Schumacher Electric SE-1275A Owner's manual

Brand: Schumacher Electric

Model: SE-1275A

Category: Battery chargers

Type: Owner's manual

00-99-000931/0109

Models / Modelos: SE-40MAP, SE-70MA, SE-82-6,

SE-125A, SE-520MA, SE-1010-2, SE-1052, SE-1250,

SE-1275A, SE-1510MA, SE-2151MA, SE-5212A, SF-82-6,

SF-125A, SF-50MA-2, SF-200-30, SF-1010-2, SF-1252MA,

SF-1275A, SF-2151MA Battery Chargers / Cargadores De

Batería / Chargeur de batterie

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TABLE OF CONTENTS / ÍNDICE / TABLE DES MATIÈRES

SECTION / SECCIÓN / PARTIE PAGE / PÀGINA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 2

PREPARING TO CHARGE 2

CHARGER LOCATION 3

DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 3

FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS

OUTSIDE VEHICLE. 4

BATTERY CHARGING – AC CONNECTIONS 5

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 5

CONTROL PANEL 6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9

CALCULATING CHARGE TIME 12

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 12

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS 13

TROUBLESHOOTING 13

BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS 15

LIMITED WARRANTY 16

INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD 17

PRECAUCIONES PERSONALES 18

PREPARACIÓN PARA LA CARGA 19

UBICACIÓN DEL CARGADOR 19

PRECAUCIONES DE CONEXIÓN EN CC 20

SIGA ESTOS PASOS CUANDO LA BATERÍA ESTÉ

COLOCADA EN EL VEHÍCULO. 20

SIGA ESTOS PASOS CUANDO LA BATERÍA SE

ENCUENTRE FUERA DEL VEHÍCULO. 21

CARGA DE BATERÍA, CONEXIONES DE CA 22

INSTRUCCIONES DE MONTAJE 23

PANEL DE CONTROL 23

INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACIÓN 26

CÁLCULO DE TIEMPO DE CARGA 30

INSTRUCCIONES DE MANTENIMIENTO 31

INSTRUCCIONES DE ALMACENAJE 31

LOCALIZACIÓN Y SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS 31

ANTES DE DEVOLVER A REPARACIONES 34

GARANTÍA LIMITADA 35

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES 37

PRÉCAUTIONS PERSONNELLES 38

PRÉPARATION POUR LE CHARGEMENT 39

EMPLACEMENT DU CHARGEUR 39

PRÉCAUTIONS SUR LA CONNEXION C.C. 40

ÉTAPES À SUIVRE QUAND LA BATTERIE EST

INSTALLÉE DANS UN VÉHICULE. 40

ÉTAPES À SUIVRE QUAND LA BATTERIE EST

INSTALLÉE HORS DU VÉHICULE. 41

CHARGEMENT D’UNE BATTERIE – RACCORDEMENTS C.A. 41

DIRECTIVES DE MONTAGE 42

PANNEAU DE CONTRÔLE 42

CONSIGNES D’UTILISATION 46

CALCUL DU TEMPS DE CHARGEMENT 49

CONSIGNES D’ENTRETIEN 50

DIRECTIVES D’ENTREPOSAGE 50

TABLEAU DE DÉPANNAGE 51

AVANT DE L’ENVOYER POUR RÉPARATION 53

GARANTIE LIMITÉE 54

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IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – The SE and SF series chargers offer 1.1

a wide range of features to accommodate your needs. This manual will

show you how to use your charger safely and effectively. Please read,

understand and follow these instructions and precautions carefully, as this

manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

WARNING: Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains 1.2

chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de-

fects or other reproductive harm.

Do not expose the charger to rain or snow.1.3

Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recom-1.4

mended or sold by Schumacher® Electric Corporation may result in a risk

of ﬁre, electric shock or injury to persons or damage to property.

To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug or cord, pull by the plug 1.5

rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.

An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of 1.6

an improper extension cord could result in a risk of ﬁre and electric shock.

If an extension cord must be used, make sure:

That the pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, •

size and shape as those of the plug on the charger.

That the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.•

That the wire size is large enough for the AC ampere rating of the charger •

as speciﬁed in the table in Section 8.2.

Do not operate the charger with a damaged cord or plug; take it to a quali-1.7

ﬁed service person. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)

Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped 1.8

or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualiﬁed service person.

(Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)

Do not disassemble the charger; take it to a qualiﬁed service person when 1.9

service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of

ﬁre or electric shock. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)

To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet 1.10

before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Simply turning off the

controls will not reduce this risk.

WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.

WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGER-

OUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NOR-

MAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST

IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME

YOU USE THE CHARGER.

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A BATTERY EXPLOSION, FOLLOW THESE

INSTRUCTIONS AND THOSE PUBLISHED BY THE BATTERY MANU-

FACTURER AND THE MANUFACTURER OF ANY EQUIPMENT YOU

INTEND TO USE IN THE VICINITY OF THE BATTERY. REVIEW THE

CAUTIONARY MARKINGS ON THESE PRODUCTS AND ON THE

ENGINE.

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS2.

Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you 2.1

work near a lead-acid battery.

Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts 2.2

your skin, clothing or eyes.

Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and pro-2.3

tective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working near the battery.

If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area 2.4

with soap and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately ﬂood the eye

with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention

right away.

NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ﬂame in the vicinity of a battery or 2.5

engine.

Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the bat-2.6

tery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical part that

may cause an explosion.

Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and 2.7

watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can

produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to

metal, causing a severe burn.

Use this charger for charging LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is not intended 2.8

to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-

motor application. Do not use this battery charger for charging dry-cell

batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries

may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.

NEVER charge a frozen battery.2.9

NEVER overcharge a battery.2.10

PREPARING TO CHARGE3.

If it is necessary to remove the battery from the vehicle to charge it, al-3.1

ways remove the grounded terminal ﬁrst. Make sure all of the accessories

in the vehicle are off, to prevent arcing.

Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the battery is 3.2

being charged.

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Clean the battery terminals before charging the battery. During cleaning, 3.3

keep airborne corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes, nose

and mouth. Use baking soda and water to neutralize the battery acid and

help eliminate airborne corrosion. Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level 3.4

speciﬁed by the battery manufacturer. Do not overﬁll. For a battery without

removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid batteries (VRLA),

carefully follow the manufacturer’s recharging instructions.

Read, understand and follow all instructions for the charger, battery, 3.5

vehicle and any equipment used near the battery and charger. Study all of

the battery manufacturer’s speciﬁc precautions while charging and recom-

mended rates of charge.

Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s 3.6

manual and make sure that the output voltage selector switch is set to the

correct voltage. If the charger has an adjustable charge rate, charge the

battery in the lowest rate ﬁrst.

Make sure that the charger cable clips make tight connections.3.7

CHARGER LOCATION4.

Locate the charger as far away from the battery as the DC cables permit.4.1

Never place the charger directly above the battery being charged; gases 4.2

from the battery will corrode and damage the charger.

Do not set the battery on top of the charger.4.3

Never allow battery acid to drip onto the charger when reading the electro-4.4

lyte speciﬁc gravity or ﬁlling the battery.

Do not operate the charger in a closed-in area or restrict the ventilation in 4.5

any way.

DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS5.

Connect and disconnect the DC output clips only after setting all of the 5.1

charger switches to the “off” position and removing the AC plug from the

electrical outlet. Never allow the clips to touch each other.

Attach the clips to the battery and chassis, as indicated in steps 6.5, 6.6 5.2

and 7.2 through 7.4.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN 6.

VEHICLE.

A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLO-

SION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

Position the AC and DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, 6.1

door and moving or hot engine parts.

Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause 6.2

injury.

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Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery 6.3

post usually has a larger diameter then the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.

Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chas-6.4

sis. If the negative post is grounded to the chassis (as in most vehicles),

see step 6.5. If the positive post is grounded to the chassis, see step 6.6.

For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip from 6.5

the battery charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of the

battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to the vehicle chassis or

engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to the carbure-

tor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal

part of the frame or engine block.

For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip 6.6

from the battery charger to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post

of the battery. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip to the vehicle chassis or

engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to the carbure-

tor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal

part of the frame or engine block.

When disconnecting the charger, turn all switches to off, disconnect the 6.7

AC cord, remove the clip from the vehicle chassis and then remove the

clip from the battery terminal.

See CALCULATING CHARGE TIME for length of charge information.6.8

FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE.7.

A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLO-

SION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery 7.1

post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.

Attach at least a 24-inch long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to 7.2

the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post.

Connect the POSITIVE (RED) charger clip to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) 7.3

post of the battery.

Position yourself and the free end of the cable you previously attached to 7.4

the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post as far away from the battery as

possible – then connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clip to the free

end of the cable.

Do not face the battery when making the ﬁnal connection.7.5

When disconnecting the charger, always do so in the reverse order of the 7.6

connecting procedure and break the ﬁrst connection while as far away

from the battery as practical.

A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To 7.7

charge it onboard requires equipment specially designed for marine use.

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BATTERY CHARGING – AC CONNECTIONS8.

This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt 8.1

circuit and has a grounded plug that looks like the

plug illustrated. The charger must be grounded to

reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug must be

plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and

grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordi-

nances. The plug pins must ﬁt the receptacle (outlet).

Do not use with an ungrounded system.

DANGER – Never alter AC cord or plug provided – if it does not ﬁt the

outlet, have proper grounded outlet installed by a qualiﬁed electrician. Im-

proper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock or electrocution.

NOTE: The use of an adapter plug is not recommended.

Recommended minimum AWG size for extension cords for battery 8.2

chargers:

25 50 100 150

(7.6) (15.2) (30.5) (45.6)

0 2 18 18 18 16

2 3 18 18 16 14

3 4 18 18 16 14

4 5 18 18 14 12

5 6 18 16 14 12

6 8 18 16 12 10

8 10 18 14 12 10

10 12 16 14 10 8

12 14 16 12 10 8

14 16 16 12 10 8

16 18 14 12 8 8

18 20 14 12 8 6

If the input rating of a charger is given in watts rather than in

amperes, the corresponding ampere rating is to be determined

by dividing the wattage rating by the voltage rating ! for

example:

1250 watts/125 volts = 10 amperes

Length of cord, feet (m)

AWG size of cord

AC input rating,

amperes

But less

than

At least

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS9.

No assembly required

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CONTROL PANEL10.

NOTE: Not all switches and LED’s are available on all models.

SE-40MAP

SE-70MA

SE-82-6

SE-125A

SE-520MA

SE-1010-2

SE-1052

SE-1250

SE-1275A

SE-1510MA

SE-5212A

SE-125A

SF-82-6A

SE-2151MA

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Ammeter

The Ammeter indicates the amount of current, measured in amps, that is

being drawn by the battery. For example, in a 10 amp charge rate a typical

discharged battery will initially draw approximately 10 amps. As the battery

continues to charge the current will taper down. At full charge, the battery

may only draw a few amps. The start area of the meter indicates a high

rate of current being drawn from the charger. When cranking an engine,

the meter needle will be at the extreme right side of the start area. Some-

times for the ﬁrst few minutes of its charge a battery will draw more than

70 amps, in this case the needle may be within, but not all the way over,

to the right side of the start area. The 2 amp charge rate may indicate

some activity on the meter although the meter does not have the resolu-

tion to display this low rate. For the 2 amp charge rate, a triangle has been

provided. Its accuracy has been calibrated for use with small batteries. As

a battery takes on a charge, it draws less current from the charger. Cor-

respondingly less of the triangle will fall under the meter needle.

C LISTED

815G

BATTERY CHARGER

75A 12A 2A

FULLY AUTOMATIC WITH ENGINE START

CHARGEUR DE BATTERIE

ENTIÈREMENT AUTOMATIQUE À AIDE-DÉMARRAGE

FOR 12 VOLT BATTERIES

POUR BATTERIES DE 12 VOLTS

SF SERIES

S ÉRIE SF

SF-1275A

BATTERY TYPE

TYPE DE BATTERIE

CHARGE RATE SELECTOR

SÉLECTEUR D’INTENSITÉ DE CHARGE

MAINTENANCE FREE

DEEP CYCLE/

SANS ENTRETIEN, À DÉCHARGE POUSSÉE

CONVENTIONAL

LOW MAINTENANCE/

CLASSIQUE, À FAIBLE ENTRETIEN

FAST

CHARGE/

CHARGE

RAPIDE

SLOW

CHARGE/

CHARGE

LENTE

ENGINE

START/

AIDE-

DÉMARRAGE

READ WARNING ON BACK AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

LIRE LES AVERTISSEMENTS AU DOS

ET LE MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

Model/Modèle SF-1275A 08-99-002857

2 A 12 A 75 A START/

DÉMARRAGE

BATTERY CHARGER

MANUAL WITH ENGINE START

FOR 6 & 12

VOLT BATTERIES

CHARGEUR DE BATTERIE

MANUEL À AIDE-DÉMARRAGE

POUR BATTERIES

DE 6 ET 12 VOLTS

200A

ENGINE START

AIDE-DÉMARRAGE

12V

30A

BOOST

CHARGE RAPIDE

6V & 12V

10A

FAST CHARGE

CHARGE RAPIDE

12V

SF SERIES

S ÉRIE SF

SF-200-30

12 V

30A

12V

10A

12V 200A

ENGINE START/

AIDE-

DÉMARRAGE

OFF/

ARRÊT

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Model/Modèle SF-200-30A 08-99-002858

INPUT

: 120V AC, 60Hz 5.6 AMP CONTINUOUS; 31 AMP INTERMITTENT

OUTPUT

: 12V DC AT 10 AMP, 6.6/13.5V DC AT 30 AMP CONTINUOUS; 7.2V DC AT 200 AMP, 5 SEC MAXIMUM

ON, 240 SEC MINIMUM OFF

ENTRÉE

: 120V CA, 60Hz 5,6 A CONTINU ; 31 A INTERMITTENT

SORTIE

: 12 V CC À 10 A, , 6,6/13,5 V CC À 30 A CONTINU ; 7,2 V CC À 200 A, 5 SEC MAXIMUM DE MARCHE,

240 SEC MINIMUM D’ARRÊT

MANUAL OPERATION.

MUST BE MONITORED.

FONCTIONNEMENT MANUEL.

DOIT ÊTRE SURVEILLÉ.

C LISTED

815G

SF-200-30

SF-1010-2

SF-1252MA

SF-1275

SF-50MA-2

SF-2151MA

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Percent of Charge•

The percent of charge scale is intended as a visual aid to help simplify

reading the state of charge. It is scaled for use with the 6, 10, 12, 15 or

30 amp charge rate only. For the 2 amp charge rate use the triangle.

The percent of charge is based on the current drawn by the battery. For

this reason accuracy will vary with the size and battery type. Typically a

28 ampere hour gel cell battery will draw less current at the end of the

charge cycle than a 140 ampere hour wet cell battery. This means that

the indication for a fully charged large battery may be slightly less than

100%.

Battery Type Switch

Three basic types of lead-acid batteries can be charged with these char-

gers. Use this button to set the type of battery to be charged. If you are not

sure of your battery type, use the Conventional setting.

Conventional and Low Maintenance Batteries – • These are antimony/

lead batteries. Conventional/Low Maintenance batteries require periodic

addition of water to the acid solution (electrolyte). Additional water may

be added by removing the ﬁller caps located on the top of the battery.

When antimony is known to be one of the materials used in the battery’s

construction, that battery is conventional/low maintenance type.

CAUTION: Some low maintenance batteries have a relatively smooth top

without any apparent battery ﬁller caps. If, however, the battery manufac-

turer/distributor recommends periodic checking of the electrolyte level and

provides access to the battery for water additions, the battery is probably a

conventional/low maintenance type.

Maintenance Free – • These are calcium/lead batteries. They normally

do not require water additions. Therefore, ﬁller caps have been removed

from the battery surface. These batteries will have a smooth or sealed

appearance.

Deep-Cycle• – Deep-cycle batteries are usually marked as “Deep-Cycle”

or “Marine”. Deep-cycle batteries are usually larger than the other types.

This type of battery has less instant energy but somewhat greater long-

term energy delivery than regular batteries. Deep cycle batteries have

thicker plates and can survive a number of discharge cycles.

Charge Rate Selector Switch (Voltage/Amp Selector)

Use this switch to set the maximum charge rate to one of the following.

2A Slow Charge Rate• – Intended for charging small batteries such as

those commonly used in garden tractors, snow mobiles and motorcycles.

The 2A rate can be used to warm or trickle charge larger batteries.

6A, 10A, 12A, 15A Fast and 30A Rapid Charge Rate• – Use for charging

automotive, marine and deep-cycle batteries. Not intended for industrial

applications.

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Engine Start• – Provides additional amps for cranking an engine with a

weak or run down battery. Always use in combination with a battery.

Voltage Selector switch

Use this switch to set the charger to charge a 6 volt, 12 volt or 24 volt bat-

tery.

NOTE: These chargers are not recommended for 8 or 16 volt systems.

LED Indicators

Full Charge• – When lit, this LED indicates that the battery is fully

charged and the charger has stopped charging and switched to the Main-

tain Mode of operation (Automatic Mode Only).

Power On• – When lit, this LED indicates that there is AC power supplied

to the battery charger.

Check Battery• – When lit, this LED indicates there is something wrong

with the battery. Check the DC connections for an improper connection;

otherwise the battery may be bad.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS11.

Overview

Connect the battery following the precautions listed in Sections 6 and 1.

Select the appropriate settings for your battery.2.

Connect the AC power following the precautions listed in Section 8.3.

Charging

Indication of a Fully Charged Battery:•

A hydrometer reading of the speciﬁc gravity of the electrolyte (ﬂuid) of a

battery in good condition should be between 1.250 and 1.285. When a

battery reaches 80 to 85% of a full charge, bubbles will appear on the

surface of the ﬂuid. As the battery nears full charge, the bubbling will

become more active. At no time during the charge cycle should there be

any sign of vigorous bubbling of the battery ﬂuid.

There are some important facts to keep in mind when charging a •

battery.

When the battery reaches 77% charged, it has been charged О

enough to start most vehicles.

The charge % shown is an estimate of the relative charge in О

the battery compared to the charge it should have if the charging

process is allowed to complete and can be used to estimate the

relative charge time. The lower the charge % shown the longer the

charge time for a given battery.

The charge % shown is an indication of the relative progress of О

the charging process. The higher the charge % displayed, the less

charge time remains.

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The more a battery is discharged, the faster it absorbs charge О

from a charger. That means that the charge % increases faster

at the beginning of the charging process than at the end. In other

words, it takes longer for the battery to absorb the last few per-

cents of charge than the ﬁrst several percents.

Automatic Charging

If the charger has an Automatic Charge Mode, it can perform an automatic

charge. When an Automatic Charge is performed, the charger switches to

the Maintain Mode (see below) automatically after the battery is charged.

For a battery with a starting voltage under 1 volt, use the Manual Mode

ﬁrst to pre-charge the battery for ﬁve minutes, to get additional voltage into

the battery for the charger to analyze.

Manual Charging

If the charger does not have an Automatic Charge Mode, you will be

charging in Manual Mode. A manual charger will continue to charge

and will not shut off. You must keep a visual check on the ammeter to

determine when the battery is charged. Be sure to monitor the charging

process and stop it when the battery is charged. Not doing so may cause

damage to your battery or result in other property damage or personal

injury.

Completion of Charge (Automatic Chargers Only)

When the FULL CHARGE (green) LED is lit, the charger has stopped

charging and switched to the Maintain Mode of operation. If the 12V DEEP

CYCLE battery type was selected, the CHARGED (green) LED comes on

when the battery is charged enough for normal use.

Maintain Mode

When the FULL CHARGE (green) LED is lit, the charger has started

Maintain Mode. In this mode, the charger keeps the battery fully charged

by delivering a small current, when necessary. If the battery voltage drops

below a preset level the charger will go back into charge mode until the

battery voltage returns to the full charge level, at which point the charger

will return to maintain mode. The voltage is maintained at a level deter-

mined by the BATTERY TYPE selected.

NOTE: The charger automatically switches between Charge Mode and

Maintain Mode as necessary. The FULL CHARGE (green) LED will cycle

on when the battery is at full charge and off when the voltage drops below

a preset level and the charger goes into Charge Mode. This cycle will con-

tinue, and the FULL CHARGE (green) LED will stay on for longer periods

of time as the battery becomes more fully charged.

Using the Engine Start feature (If equipped)

Your battery charger can be used to jump start your car if the battery is

low. Follow these instructions on how to use the ENGINE START feature.

IMPORTANT: Follow all safety instructions and precautions for charg-

ing your battery. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection.

Charge your battery in a well-ventilated area.

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IMPORTANT: Using the ENGINE START feature WITHOUT a battery

installed in the vehicle could cause damage to the vehicle’s electrical

system.

Set the charge rate switch and the timer (if equipped) to the OFF posi-1.

tion.

With the charger unplugged from the AC outlet, connect the charger 2.

to the battery following the instructions given in Section 6 (FOLLOW

THESE STEPS WHEN THE BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE).

Plug the charger AC power cord into the AC outlet following the precau-3.

tions described in Section 8.

With the charger plugged in and connected to the battery of the ve-4.

hicle, set the charge rate selector switch to the engine start position.

Crank the engine until it starts or 5 seconds passes. If the engine does 5.

not start, wait 3 minutes before cranking again. This allows the battery

and the charger to cool down.

NOTE: During extremely cold weather, or if the battery is under 2 volts,

charge the battery for 5 minutes before cranking the engine.

If the engine fails to start, charge the battery for 5 more minutes before 6.

attempting to crank the engine again.

After the engine starts, move the amp rate selector switch to the off po-7.

sition and unplug the AC power cord before disconnecting the battery

clips from the vehicle.

Clean and store the charger in a dry location.8.

NOTE: If the engine does turn over, but never starts, there is not a prob-

lem with the starting system; there is a problem somewhere else with

the vehicle. STOP cranking the engine until the other problem has been

diagnosed and corrected.

Charging Tips

Read this entire manual before using your battery charger. The following

tips serve only as a guide for speciﬁc situations.

If your vehicle won’t start • – It is not necessary to fully charge your bat-

tery to start a vehicle. When the battery’s charge is 77% or more, the bat-

tery has usually been charged enough for the vehicle to start and operate

normally. If operating the vehicle continuously for an extended period

(such as a long drive), the vehicle’s charging system should charge the

battery back to normal during that period. If the vehicle will only be oper-

ated for a short period (short drive), the battery might need to be charged

again before it could start the vehicle again.

Completing an interrupted charge (Automatic Chargers Only)• – Once

the battery has reached 85% charge; if the charging process is inter-

rupted and restarted, the charger could go straight into Maintain Mode.

However, if the original charge was started using the 6, 10, 12, 15 or 30A

rate, the charge can often be completed using the 2A rate.

• 12 •

CALCULATING CHARGE TIME12.

Use the following table to more accurately determine the time it will take to

bring a battery to full charge. First, identify where your battery ﬁts into the

chart.

Cold cranking amps (CCA) is a measurement of the number of amps a

battery can deliver at 0° F for 30 seconds and not drop below 7.2 volts. So

a high CCA battery rating is good especially in cold weather.

Reserve Capacity (RC) is a very important rating. This is the number of

minutes a fully charged battery at 80° F will discharge 25 amps until the

battery drops below 10.5 volts.

An amp hour (AH) is a rating usually found on deep cycle batteries. If a

battery is rated at 100 amp hours it should deliver 5 amps for 20 hours, 20

amps for 5 hours, etc.

NR means that the charger setting is NOT RECOMMENDED.

Find your battery’s rating on the chart below and note the charge time

given for each charger setting. The times given are for batteries with a

50% charge prior to recharging. Add more time for severely discharged

batteries.

BATTERY SIZE/RATING CHARGE RATE/CHARGING TIME

2 AMP 6 AMP 10 AMP 12 AMP 15 AMP 30 AMP

SMALL

BATTERIES

Motorcycle,

garden,

tractor, etc.

6 - 12 AH 2 - 4 hrs 45 min -

1 ¼ hrs

NR NR NR NR

12 - 32 AH 4 - 10

hrs

1¼ – 3½

hrs

NR NR NR NR

CARS/TRUCKS 200 - 315 CCA 40 - 60 RC 11 ¼

- 14 ½

hrs

3¾ – 4¾

hrs

2¼ – 3

hrs

2 – 2½

hrs

1½ – 2

hrs

45 min –

1 hr

315 - 550 CCA 60 - 85 RC 14 ½

- 18 ¼

hrs

4¾ – 6

hrs

3 – 3¾

hrs

2½ – 3

hrs

2 – 2½

hrs

1 – 1¼

hrs

550 - 1000 CCA 80 - 190 RC 18 ¼

- 34 ¾

hrs

6 – 11½

hrs

3¾ – 7

hrs

3 – 5¾

hrs

2½ –

4¾ hrs

1¼ – 2½

hrs

MARINE/DEEP CYCLE 80 RC 17½ hrs 6 hrs 3½ hrs 3 hrs 2½ hrs 1¼ hrs

140 RC 27 hrs 9 hrs 5½ hrs 4½ hrs 3½ hrs 1¾ hrs

160 RC 30 hrs 10 hrs 6 hrs 5 hrs 4 hrs 2 hrs

180 RC 33 hrs 11 hrs 6¾ hrs 5½ hrs 4½ hrs 2¼ hrs

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS13.

Before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect battery charger 13.1

(see Sections 6.7 and 7.6).

After use, unplug charger and use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion 13.2

and other dirt or oil from terminals, cords, and the charger case.

• 13 •

Servicing does not require opening unit, as there are no user-serviceable 13.3

parts.

STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS14.

Store charger unplugged, in an upright position. Cord will still conduct 14.1

electricity until it is unplugged from outlet.

Store inside, in a cool, dry place (unless you’re using an on-board Marine 14.2

Charger).

Do not store clips on handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or 14.3

clipped to cables.

TROUBLESHOOTING15.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION

No reading on the am-

meter.

Charger is not plugged in.

No power at the receptacle.

Clips are not making a

good connection to the

battery.

Connections are reversed.

Battery is defective (will not

accept a charge).

2 amp charge rate is being

used.

Plug the charger into an AC

outlet.

Check for open fuse or

circuit breaker supplying AC

outlet.

Check for poor connection

to battery and frame. Make

sure connection points are

clean. Rock clips back and

forth for a better connection.

Unplug the charger and

reverse the clips.

Have battery checked.

Ammeter may show no ac-

tivity at the 2A charge rate.

Ammeter reading stays

high.

Battery is severely dis-

charged.

Wrong battery voltage.

Continue charging bat-

tery for two more hours. If

problem continues have the

battery checked.

Verify the voltage settings

on the charger are correct.

Charger will not turn on

when properly connected.

AC outlet is dead.

Poor electrical connection.

Check for open fuse or

circuit breaker supplying AC

outlet.

Check power cord and

extension cord for loose

ﬁtting plug.

The battery is connected

and the charger is on, but

is not charging.

Clips are not making a

good connection.

Check for poor connection

at battery and frame. Make

sure connecting points are

clean. Rock clips back and

forth for a better connection.

• 14 •

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION

The measured current is

much lower than what was

selected.

The charger reached the

maximum voltage and is

reducing the current.

No problem, this is a normal

condition.

Ammeter reads less than

selected charge rate when

charging a discharged

battery

Extension cord is too long

or wire gauge is too small.

Weak cell or sulfated plate

in battery.

Battery is only partially

discharged.

Use a shorter or heavier

gauge extension cord.

A sulfated battery will even-

tually take a normal charge

if left connected. If the bat-

tery will not take a charge,

have it checked.

Continue to charge the

battery.

The charger is making an

audible clicking sound.

Circuit breaker is cycling.

Battery is defective.

Shorted battery cables or

clips.

Severely discharged bat-

tery, but otherwise it is a

good battery.

Reverse connections at

battery.

The settings may be wrong.

Check the charger settings.

Have the battery checked.

Circuit breaker cycles when

current draw is too high.

Check for shorted cables or

clips and replace if neces-

sary.

The battery may not want

to accept a charge due to

a run-down state. Allow

charging to continue until

battery has a chance to

recover sufﬁciently to take

a charge. If more than 20

minutes, stop charging and

have the battery checked.

Shut the charger off and

correct the lead connec-

tions.

Charger makes a loud

buzz or hum.

Transformer laminations

vibrate (buzz).

Shorted Diode Assembly or

Output Rectiﬁer Assembly

(hum).

No problem, this is a normal

condition.

Have charger checked by a

qualiﬁed technician.

• 15 •

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION

Short or no start cycle

when cranking engine.

Drawing more than the

Engine Start Rate.

Failure to wait 3 minutes

(180 seconds) between

cranks.

Clips are not making a

good connection.

AC cord and/or extension

cord is loose.

No power at receptacle.

The charger may be over-

heated.

Battery may be severely

discharged.

Crank time varies with the

amount of current drawn. If

cranking draws more than

the Engine Start Rate, crank

time may be less than 3

seconds.

Wait 3 minutes of rest time

before the next crank to al-

low the battery and charger

to cool down.

Check for poor connection

at battery and frame.

Check power cord and

extension cord for loose

ﬁtting plug.

Check for open fuse or

circuit breaker supplying AC

outlet.

The thermal protector may

have tripped and needs a

little longer to close. Make

sure the charger vents are

not blocked. Wait and try

again.

On a severely discharged

battery, charge for 10 to

15 minutes in the highest

manual rate to help assist in

cranking.

BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS16.

When a charging problem arises, make certain that the battery is capable 16.1

of accepting a normal charge. Use a good battery to double check all

connections, AC outlet for a full 120-volts, charger clips for correct polarity

and the quality of the connections from the cables to the clips and from the

clips to the battery system. The clips must be clean.

When a battery is very cold, partially charged or sulfated, it will not draw 16.2

the full rated amperes from the charger. It is both dangerous and damag-

ing to a battery to force higher amperage into it than it can effectively use

in recharging.

When an UNKNOWN OPERATING PROBLEM arises, please read the 16.3

complete manual and call the customer service number for information

that will usually eliminate the need for return.

If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem or for information about troubleshooting

or replacement parts, call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.

1-800-621-5485

7:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time Monday thru Friday

• 16 •

LIMITED WARRANTY17.

SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER

DRIVE, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-2179, MAKES THIS LIMITED

WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER OF THIS PROD-

UCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE OR

ASSIGNABLE.

Schumacher Electric Corporation (the “Manufacturer”) warrants this

battery charger for two years from the date of purchase at retail against

defective material or workmanship that may occur under normal use

and care. If your unit is not free from defective material or workmanship,

Manufacturers obligation under this warranty is solely to repair or replace

your product, with a new or reconditioned unit, at the option of the Manu-

facturer. It is the obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit, along with

mailing charges prepaid to the Manufacturer or its authorized representa-

tives in order for repair or replacement to occur.

Manufacturer does not provide any warranty for any accessories used with

this product that are not manufactured by Schumacher Electric Corpora-

tion and approved for use with this product. This Limited Warranty is void if

the product is misused, subjected to careless handling, repaired, or modi-

ﬁed by anyone other than Manufacturer or if this unit is resold through an

unauthorized retailer.

Manufacturer makes no other warranties, including, but not limited to,

express, implied or statutory warranties, including without limitation, any

implied warranty of merchantability or implied warranty of ﬁtness for a par-

ticular purpose. Further, Manufacturer shall not be liable for any incidental,

special or consequential damage claims incurred by purchasers, users or

others associated with this product, including, but not limited to, lost prof-

its, revenues, anticipated sales, business opportunities, goodwill, business

interruption and any other injury or damage. Any and all such warranties,

other than the limited warranty included herein, are hereby expressly

disclaimed and excluded. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limita-

tion of incidental or consequential damages or length of implied warranty,

so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty

gives you speciﬁc legal rights and it is possible you may have other rights

which vary from this warranty.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WAR-

RANTY AND THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER ASSUMES OR AUTHO-

RIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME OR MAKE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION

TOWARDS THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THIS WARRANTY.

Schumacher Electric Corporation Customer Service

1-800-621-5485

Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST

Schumacher and the Schumacher Logo are registered trademarks of Schumacher Electric

Corporation

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SE-520MA

SE-1010-2

SE-1052

SE-1250

SE-1275A

SE-1510MA

SE-5212A

SE-2151MA

BATTERY CHARGER

MANUAL WITH ENGINE START

FOR 6 & 12

VOLT BATTERIES

CHARGEUR DE BATTERIE

MANUEL À AIDE-DÉMARRAGE

POUR BATTERIES

DE 6 ET 12 VOLTS

200A

ENGINE START

AIDE-DÉMARRAGE

12V

30A

BOOST

CHARGE RAPIDE

6V & 12V

10A

FAST CHARGE

CHARGE RAPIDE

12V

SF SERIES

S ÉRIE SF

SF-200-30

12 V

30A

12V

10A

12V 200A

ENGINE START/

AIDE-

DÉMARRAGE

OFF/

ARRÊT

READ WARNING ON BACK AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

LIRE LES AVERTISSEMENTS AU DOS

ET LE MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

Model/Modèle SF-200-30A 08-99-002858

INPUT

: 120V AC, 60Hz 5.6 AMP CONTINUOUS; 31 AMP INTERMITTENT

OUTPUT

: 12V DC AT 10 AMP, 6.6/13.5V DC AT 30 AMP CONTINUOUS; 7.2V DC AT 200 AMP, 5 SEC MAXIMUM

ON, 240 SEC MINIMUM OFF

ENTRÉE

: 120V CA, 60Hz 5,6 A CONTINU ; 31 A INTERMITTENT

SORTIE

: 12 V CC À 10 A, , 6,6/13,5 V CC À 30 A CONTINU ; 7,2 V CC À 200 A, 5 SEC MAXIMUM DE MARCHE,

240 SEC MINIMUM D’ARRÊT

MANUAL OPERATION.

MUST BE MONITORED.

FONCTIONNEMENT MANUEL.

DOIT ÊTRE SURVEILLÉ.

C LISTED

815G

SF-200-30

SF-50MA-2

SE-125A

SF-82-6A

SE-82-6

SE-125A

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